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2007 Kia Optima and 2015 Chevrolet Cruze Specifications
| Model Year | 2007 | 2015 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Chevrolet Cruze | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 161 hp@5800 163 lb-ft@4250 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@4900 148 lb-ft@1850 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 105.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 181.0 in | 5.4 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 70.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 58.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3179 lb. | 3005 lb. | 174 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 15.6 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 54.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 53.0 in | 1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 42.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 53.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 52.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 35.4 in | 2.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.7 in (over 2 rows) | 3.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Kia Optima
| 2007 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze
| 2015 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | The old Chevrolet Cruze, like the Ford Focus, had a rear seat on the tight side even by compact sedan standards. According to the specs, the new one has only gained a few tenths of legroom. But the improvement feels much larger. Chevrolet claims that rear knee room (not a standard spec) has increased by two inches, and this aligns much better with my perceptions. Some competitors, including the Honda Civic, continue to offer more rear seat space. But the new Cruze's back seat could be the most comfortable in the class for two average-sized men. With a position well above the floor, the rear seat cushion provides much better thigh support than the typical sedan, much less the typical compact sedan. The Civic has a lower rear cushion and insufficient foot space under its front seats, squandering its on-paper legroom advantage. Up front the Cruze has comfortable seats (though, like those in the Civic, without adjustable lumbar support) but shoulder room typical of a compact car. The Civic has two more inches of shoulder room and feels more like a midsize sedan in the front seat. Both cars have good driving positions with reasonably compact instrument panels. In L and LS trim, the new Cruze has a 14.9-cubic-foot trunk, nearly identical to that of the new Civic and about as large as you'll find in the class. But the LT and Premier have a compact spare tire that reduces cargo volume to 13.6 cubic feet. Still pretty good. Next year both cars will also be available as hatchbacks. see full Chevrolet Cruze review | |
| 2015 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The Cruze's rear seat is among the tightest in a compact sedan, and the diesel engine doesn't affect this. Though rear seat headroom is abundant, adults will feel a bit cramped even behind a driver of average height. The Jetta's rear seat has a little less headroom but far more legroom. So the best option depends on whether your rear seat passengers have long legs or long torsos. see full Chevrolet Cruze review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze
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